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Senior Controls Technician

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Date: Sep 15, 2025

Location: Hemlock, MI, US, 48626

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 70572

 

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
Join us.​                    

                                                          

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​  

 

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

 

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​   

 

Come break through with us.  

 

Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with: 

 

  • Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
  • Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
  • Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
  • Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
  • Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 

 

Role Purpose

The role of a controls technician is to specify, procure, and complete projects to automate production processes, improve machine controls, and install machine data reporting. They are to support automation and controls in a manufacturing environment. Designs new electrical controls systems and improves existing electrical controls systems. Manage projects from design to implementation, including defining project scope, determining required resources, establishing equipment specifications, providing system startup services, developing processes, and executing validation protocols. Ensures compliance/improvement of quality systems in manufacturing. Participates in new product development and process improvement projects as a core team member or core team leader.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support other engineering technicians, sets technical direction, and ensures compliance with plant standards. 
  • The primary responsibility will be to support control systems throughout the plant.
  • Maintain functionality of controls through coordination with maintenance and operations.
  • Develop and maintain documentation on control systems throughout the departments. 
  • Responsible for designing, developing, integrating, troubleshooting, and debugging.
  • Thoroughly follow structured Software Development practices to ensure fast and efficient systems completion.
  • Provide training for engineers and technicians as needed for new processes, equipment, or control systems.
  • Provide weekend and evening support as necessary to support 24/7 operations. 
  • Project focus will be on receiving, developing and supporting new assets.
  • Ensure that the equipment meets plant/industry standards and utilizes leading edge technology and process capability to gain competitive advantage. 
  • At times will also provide support to other manufacturing systems and equipment (material handling, process equipment, etc.).

 

Work Hours

  • Night shift (Monday – Friday, exact start time can be discussed)  
  • Flexible hours may be required to support weekends/off-hours operations requirements (including coverage for shift supervisors on 12hr shift rotation as needed

Education & Experience

  • Associate’s degree preferred in electrical technologies or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of experience with machine/motion controls systems in process and manufacturing equipment.
  • Experience integrating systems into advanced manufacturing processes.

 

Required Skills

  • Demonstrated experience in the application of various control system platforms and part sensing technologies.
  • Strong hands-on electro-mechanical skills with demonstrated experience in the successful implementation of automation and control technologies in manufacturing processes.
  • Able to effectively work with external machine builders and system integrators for detail design, build and integration of later stages of machine system implementation.
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret, edit, and create schematics and technical drawings
  • Strong team player who takes personal ownership for their areas of responsibility.
  • Capable of executing project assignments with minimal supervision.
  • Effective problem solving and decision-making skills, with focus on safety.

Desired Skills

  • Knowledgeable of electrical design standards (NFPA79, UL508A)
  • Knowledge of the Performance Excellence programs (DMAIC, KT, etc.).

 

Soft Skills

  • Able to communicate equally well with various levels of the organization (engineers, production associates, managers, and leadership).
  • Able to work in a team-oriented environment
  • Self-motivated
  • Able to handle multiple priorities
  • High commitment level 

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

 


The range for this position is $70,334.00 - $96,710.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

 

A job that shapes a life.  

Corning offers you the total package.  

 

 Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one

  • As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career.  We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.  
  • Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs. 
  • Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives, align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well – when Corning wins, we all win.     
  • Getting paid for our work is important but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.  

 

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.


Nearest Major Market: Saginaw

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